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Peelhouses Farm, Lockerbie Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal Underbarrow Road, Kendal Issue Date- May 20th 2016 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 PDP Associates is a landscape architectural practice, based in Cumbria, with experience in landscape and visual impact assessment for a variety of clients, ranging from residential developers to local authorities. Recent studies include an assessment of potential development parcels as part of the evidence base for Eden District Council’s Local Development Framework. Eden District is a sparsely populated rural area in Cumbria which includes parts of the Lake District National Park and The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 1.2 The study has been prepared by Piers Palmer, who holds an Honours Degree and Post-Graduate Degree in Landscape Architecture, has 18 years’ professional experience and is a Licentiate Member of the Landscape Institute. 1.3 PDP Associates has been commissioned by Oakmere Homes and Russell Armer to carry out a landscape and visual impact assessment on parcel of land off Underbarrow Road, Kendal. Figure 1 – Site location plan (Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 0031673) 1.4 The site covers approximately 6.5ha of predominantly pasture fields separated by dry stone walls with mature trees along the northern and eastern boundaries and within the site. The western boundary partially abuts the Lake District National Park boundary. Underbarrow Road, Kendal Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal 2 1.5 The following assessment is based on current detailed proposals for the site which incorporates design elements and landscape mitigation features in response to the Development Brief prepared by South Lakeland District Council. A landscape masterplan; drawing number c-1267-01c, has also been prepared. 1.6 The proposed development comprises residential properties with internal roads, lighting, parking areas, public open space and landscape works. A tree belt will be planted along the western site boundary. The site will be accessed off Underbarrow Road. Existing mature trees will be generally retained except where recommendations have been made for felling in the Tree Report. Existing stone walls will be generally retained and incorporated within the development except where a new access is required off Underbarrow Road. 1.7 The assessment of landscape and visual effects necessarily involves an element of subjectivity on the part of the assessor. Professional judgement, taking into account a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors, is now widely accepted as best practice for assessing effects on landscape character and on visual amenity. This approach is recommended by the Landscape Institute/Institute of Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (GLVIA) and also by the Countryside Agency/Scottish Natural Heritage Landscape Character Assessment Guidance. The guidance provided in these documents has informed the study methodology and the preparation of the baseline and impact assessments. 1.8 This report has been amended following comments by South Lakeland District Council including annotation of viewpoint photographs, a relocation of one viewpoint (viewpoint 15) and an additional viewpoint (viewpoint 10). The viewpoints are also now presented on A3 sheets. Underbarrow Road, Kendal Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal 3 SECTION 2: METHODOLOGY 2.1 Guidance for the undertaking of this appraisal has been sourced primarily from: The Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (Third Edition), published April 2013 by the Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (hereafter referred to as GLVIA) 2.2 This document describes and considers the potential significant landscape and visual effects arising from the development. The resultant impacts are described as positive or adverse effect although in some instances these effects may be described as neutral. 2.3 The level of assessment is considered to be appropriate to the scale and nature of the development. Landscape effects are defined as changes to landscape elements, characteristics, character, and qualities of the landscape as a result of development. Visual effects are a subset of landscape effects and relate to the changes that arise in the composition of views as a result of changes to the landscape, to people’s responses to the changes, and to the overall effects with respect to visual amenity. 2.4 The approach adopted in this study for assessing landscape sensitivity and capacity follows current recommendations in the latest edition of the GLVIA. It assumes from the outset that even though a landscape may be designated or protected, the landscape does not automatically have a high landscape and visual sensitivity, especially where there may be specific local factors which would mitigate potential landscape and visual effects. Furthermore, even some sensitive areas may not automatically have no or low capacity to accept change. 2.5 The identification of areas of high sensitivity does not necessarily mean that all development would be unacceptable. Similarly, areas of low or medium sensitivity will not necessarily be able to accommodate any or all types of development. Local conditions, site and development detailed design, mitigation and cumulative impacts must also be considered. 2.6 The study area was largely defined by the extent of land within which the site is theoretically visible and which would potentially experience significant landscape and visual effects, i.e. the Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV). Where appropriate, the study area was extended beyond the ZTV to show the wider landscape/urban context and connectivity. 2.7 For the purpose of this assessment, the ZTV was established through field work. In this instance, field survey was considered to be the most reliable technique as alternative computer models would not accurately reflect the screening benefits of individual trees, woodland and extensive stone walls and hedgerows, all of which have a significant visual effect in limiting views towards the assessment site. The field work to identify the ZTV was undertaken in November 2014, when most vegetation not in full leaf. Analysis of local viewpoints suggests that the extent of the ZTV would not significantly change reduce during summer months however, it would be expected that the potential visibility of the site within the ZTV would reduce Underbarrow Road, Kendal Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal 4 with the benefit of full leaf cover. SECTION 3: APPRAISAL CRITERIA Landscape appraisal 3.1 An assessment of landscape effects deals with the effects of change and development on landscape as a resource. This includes how the proposal will affect the elements that make up the landscape, the aesthetic and perceptual aspects of the landscape and its distinctive character. 3.2 An appraisal of landscape sensitivity is made by combining professional judgements in relation to the susceptibility of the landscape to change (particular to the proposed development type) and the value of the landscape receptor. 3.3 Professional judgements are made in relation to the susceptibility of the landscape receptor to change. This is the capacity of a landscape receptor to accommodate the proposed development without undue consequences for the maintenance of the baseline situation and/or the achievement of landscape planning policies and strategies (whether the landscape receptor be the overall character of a particular landscape type/area, or an individual element/feature or designation within it). 3.4 Judgements in relation to the value of the landscape receptor should reflect; The value of the landscape character types or areas that may be affected based on a review of any designations at both national and local levels. Where there are no designations, judgements are based on criteria that can be used to establish landscape value. The value of individual contributors to landscape character, especially key characteristics, which may include individual elements of the landscape, particular landscape features, notable aesthetic, perceptual or experiential qualities, and combinations of these contributors. 3.5 The appraisal of value is based on professional judgement and should also include consideration of factors such as; Landscape quality (condition): A measure of the physical state of the landscape. It may include the extent to which typical character is represented in individual areas, the intactness of the landscape and the condition of individual elements. Scenic Quality: The term used to describe landscapes that appeal primarily to the senses (primarily but not wholly the visual senses). Rarity: The presence of rare elements or features in the landscape or the presence of a rare Landscape Character Type. Representativeness: Whether the landscape contains a particular character and/or features or elements which are considered particularly important examples. Conservation Interests: The presence of features of wildlife, earth science or archaeological or historic and cultural interest can add to Underbarrow Road, Kendal Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal 5 the value of the landscape as well as having value in their own right. Recreational Value: Evidence that the landscape is valued for recreational activity where experience of the landscape is important. Perceptual Aspects: A landscape may be valued for its perceptual qualities, notably wildness and / or tranquility. Cultural Associations: Some landscapes
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